Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, their families and carers, across all sectors of care; providing psychological / neuropsychological assessment and neurorehabilitation / psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional clinical psychologist, working independently and with initiative according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of departmental and occupational guidelines and the OCE teams policies and procedures. To support the department in undertaking clinically and service related administration, clinical audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To participate in clinical supervision at agreed intervals to plan and assess results.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The working environment is a specialist NHS service for people with acquired brain injury and a wide range of long term and complex neurological conditions. This environment involves frequent exposure to emotionally demanding situations. There is also possible exposure to aggressive and disinhibited behaviour. Working in this environment requires intense concentration and excellent interpersonal skills.

Clinical:

1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological / neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members, including children and others involved in the clients care. Assessments require in-depth knowledge of psychological and statistical principles and the characteristics of particular test administration procedures and their statistical properties, and to make detailed qualitative observations of test behaviours to inform qualified Clinical Psychologists judgements, within a context of clinical supervision by qualified clinical psychologists. As an integral part of neuropsychological assessment, to simultaneously exercise well-developed manual skills (i.e. accurate manipulation of a wide range of neuropsychological test materials, including physical materials, touch-screen computer tests), in which accuracy is important and it is often necessary to take account of interfering factors (such as patient distractibility, or level of comprehension).

2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, primarily in an in-patient setting and in an out-patient setting as required.

1. To provide a wide variety of neuropsychological / psychological interventions with individuals, families, carers and staff groups under clinical supervision.
2. To assist and to take the lead in the coordination, running and evaluation of different therapeutic groups.

5. To provide orientation to inpatients within the unit and contribute to the maintenance and continual improvement of the inpatient rehabilitative therapeutic environment.

6. To work with other staff to assess both inpatients and outpatients and to review their care and needs in preparation for multi-disciplinary goal planning and reviews.

7. To attend and to contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary goal planning and other meetings and to assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

8. To produce patient reports and summaries under supervision in a timely fashion and to maintain high record keeping standards.

9. To communicate effectively, empathically and clearly with patients, families and carers regarding neuropsychological and psychological matters which will regularly be complicated (such as explanation of neuropsychological principles or abilities and disabilities), and will often be in an emotive atmosphere (such as communicating with patients with life-threatening conditions, traumatic experiences or psychological disorders), and which may require managing difficulties in understanding (such as cognitive deficits), or overcoming communication difficulties with patients, family or carers who are hostile, antagonistic, highly anxious, displaying risk behaviours or acutely mentally unwell etc.

10. In carrying out the duties of the post, to exercise high levels of mental concentration for prolonged periods (for example in neuropsychological assessments of up to 4+ hours), which can involve significant emotional concentration (for example in working with people/families/carers with life-threatening conditions , or in significant psychological distress), while sitting in a constrained position for extended periods, and also to make use of well-developed manual skills (in for example, manipulation of test materials, as well as keyboard skills, and operation of electronic equipment).

11. In carrying out the duties of the post, to cope with and manage challenging behaviour occasionally, including verbal abuse and risk of physical aggression (for example from patients with frontal lobe impairment, people with learning disability or chronic and enduring mental illness).

1. In common with all clinical and assistant psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.

3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care and to provide teaching to the wider community under supervision.

5. To attend courses and training sessions that will benefit professional development.

1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.

1. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed (e.g. OCE working parties / service related project groups) where appropriate and under supervision.

1. To be involved in the design and implementation of departmental / OCE related audit and research projects.
2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Administrative:

1. To be responsible for maintaining stocks of neuropsychological test materials and ordering/re-ordering test materials and resources as necessary.

2. To plan, organise and prioritise own caseload and other responsibilities and liaise as necessary with other colleagues.

3. To contribute as appropriate in service/departmental policy implementation and development (by for example commenting on issues and discussing changes).

4. To observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources, such as computer, data projection and audio visual equipment, and psychometric test materials.

5. To support the work of the inpatient and outpatient neuropsychology departments via completion of clinical and service indicated administration as required and under supervision of qualified clinical psychologists.

General:

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in Trust Statutory and Mandatory training, internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).

2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.

3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.

4. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.

To be noted:

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.

• This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

• The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology

Experience

Essential

• Previous paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation

Desirable

• Paid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments (assessed from application form and interview)
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements - see JD) (assessed from interview).
• Understanding of the issues involved in working in a team (assessed from interview)
• Intention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training (assessed from interview)
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities.(assessed at interview)
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting (assessed at interview)

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals (assessed at interview)

Other

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively (assessed at interview).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications and experience in orthopaedic radiography. In addition, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.

Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Minimum two years experience
• NHS experience
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Involved in audits
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring
• Experience in MSK imaging

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for further information on this role or [email protected]

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Good level of Education
• Previous experience with HVF testing and/or ophthalmic imaging
• Willingness to undertake OCT capture course

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ophthalmology procedures and practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Eye Hospital & Horton Hospital Outpatients

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Radiographers will be required to work across modalities, including Nightshifts , weekend working and On call commitments, this would be on the base site of the Churchill Hospital, but could involve movement and working on a temporary basis across to other hospitals sites within Oxford.

Rotation into modalities will be based on individual Radiographer experience and service requirements in the first instance, but in addition to the base rotation based on the above, consideration would be given individually dependent on individual experience and areas of interest.

There are also multiple opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH including the John Radcliffe Hospital and community Hospital sites

The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases.

We have recently replaced both our CT scanners and currently have one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner. We also have 2 new GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T. We cover all types of scanning in CT this includes cardiac, pneumocolons, orthopaedic and all various CT guided interventional procedures including microwave ablations. In MRI we provide an equally broad range of scanning including MRI guided breast biopsies as well as supporting the MSK and Neuro imaging for other sites within the trust.

The department also includes 2 flat plate interventional rooms, 2 PET/CT scanners, 2 Gamma Cameras including SPECT CT, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit and 5 DR GE General X-ray rooms.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
• State Registered Radiographer.
• Reasonable post graduate experience.
• CPD portfolio.

Desirable

• Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
• Use of GE platform
• Sound knowledge of the NHS.
• Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
• IV cannulation course.
• Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR or interventional imaging.

Attributes

Essential

• Positive role model.
• Team player.
• Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated for self and others
• Ability to tailor care to patient type.

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff
• Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice.

Attainments and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of personal development.
• Extensive anatomical knowledge.
• Knowledge of pathological processes.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching / training of staff within radiography.

Special Attributes

Essential

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Ability to think logically

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice within the Emergency Department
• Independently assess, deliver and evaluate care to a defined caseload of patients
• Assume coordinating responsibility for individual clinical areas, proactively resolving problems identified within the individual clinical area
• Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with Sister / Charge Nurse / Matron / Senior Nursing Team
• Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur
• Supervise, mentor, support and educate pre-registration nurses, undergraduate nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the clinical practice setting
• Liaise with other health care professionals with on-going responsibility for patient care
• Adhere to the code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives (NMC 2008)
• Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence. Play an active part in the introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of accountability, responsibility and duty of care. Support and educate junior staff of the implications for practice

Person Specification

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.

Desirable

• Competent to administer intravenous medicines

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Registered Childrens Nurse

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
• Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Ability to work inline with the Trust Values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready to use your expertise to guide and support a team delivering early intervention mental health support to children and young people?

As a Supervising Practitioner, you'll be part of our Compass Bloom Mental Health Support Team, working alongside schools to deliver evidence based interventions and promote whole school approaches to mental wellbeing, while ensuring practitioners feel supported and safe in their practice.

As part of this role, you`ll undertake a postgraduate Supervising Practitioner qualification. You`ll study alongside your role, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide high quality clinical supervision.

You`ll hold a small caseload and work directly with young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, while providing clinical supervision, reflective spaces and day to day guidance to colleagues. You`ll play an important role in embedding good practice, supporting professional development and maintaining high standards of care.

Working closely with schools, Team Leaders and the wider Compass team, you`ll help drive quality and consistency across the service, supporting practitioners and contributing to service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Qualification
• Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision (EMHP supervisor course) or Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and willingness to undertake a PG Certificate in Supervision.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Management / supervision training
• Therapeutic post graduate qualification or equivalent experience ideally in low intensity CBT.
• Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification experience of working therapeutically as an EMHP
• Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision
• Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational
• Experience of effective engagement with CYPF
• Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including
• safeguarding)

Desirable

• Experience of leadership within Children and Young People clinical service areas
• Experience of providing mentorship
• Experience of organising team duties
• Experience of inducting staff members
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
• Experience of working in a skill mix team

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention
• Recognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measures
• Planning workload, time management
• Work under pressure and able to manage changing priorities
• Understand need for evidence and statistical data collection, and achieving targets
• IT skills
• Team player and a dynamic personality
• Multi-agency/disciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Innovative practice and ability to influence others
• Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity
• Ability to work all year round
• Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options i.e. provided via Access to Work etc.).
• Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession

Desirable

• Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Compass

Address

Unit 8, Balfour Court

Off Hough Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR25 2TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential

• CT, MR or Vascular trained
• Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in CT, MR or Vascular imaging
• Evidence of the ability to work independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Counsellor Occupational Health

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of diversity and bullying and harassment issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to manage and maintain confidentiality and sensitive issues
• Ability to work under pressure, be organised and manage time effectively
• Ability to work within a six to eight session model
• Able to use a range of therapeutic approached to work with areas related to mental health
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to keep appropriate clinical records
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe how you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, diploma or professional qualification of a comparable level in counselling
• BACP registered
• Significant post qualification experience of supervised generic counselling

Desirable

• Further training/qualifications in specialist counselling/therapeutic approaches
• Mediation skills
• Experience of other therapies short courses such as EMDR qualification
• Ability to assess risk through managerial supervision with qualified staff and student counsellors

Experience

Essential

• Committed to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting or other health environment
• Experience of working in an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
• Experience and understanding of team dynamics and the facilitation of effective team working
• Experience of Trauma De-briefing
• Experience of facilitating groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Benefits included with this role are:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• gym membership
• NHS discounts and many more.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Completion of Preceptorship

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership/Management training

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Experience working in community mental health settings
• Experience supervising others/students including preceptorship programme, student placements etc

Desirable

• Prevention and Management of Suicide training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be discussed in detail on application, dependent on experience and qualifications. Please see attached full job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No HCPC sanctions
• Previously registered on the HCPC register OR hold qualification that enables you to be on the register
• AHP qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Bank Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at The Old Vicarage.

This is a fantastic opportunity if youre looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle. Whether you prefer days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts, youll have the freedom to pick the hours that work best for you

Join our supportive teams and make a real difference to the individuals in our carewhile enjoying the flexibility that suits your life.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Youre day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour
• £14.57 Per Hour including 12.1% Holiday Allowance
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hungerford

RG17 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

o The accurate coding of prime documents including the authorisation and completion of expenditure journals and budget journals.

o Authorise and ensure all budget adjustments required are accurately calculated recorded and actioned.

o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure transactions. This requires knowledge of payroll and accounts payable systems. Incorrect payments must be identified and resolved.

o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure accruals and recharges, both internal and external. Ensure that debtor invoices are raised for income due.

o Carry out the reconciliation of the establishments between the Finance ledger system and the Trusts Personnel Information System.

o Interrogate and analyse various computer systems / software packages to produce financial information and reports. This will include the day-to-day responsibility for specific computer systems.

o Responsible for the distribution of all relevant month end budget statements and associated information to budget holders in line with the set timetable.

o Ensure that the integrity of the coding structure in the financial ledger is always maintained, and that revised summary reporting hierarchies are developed as required in response to organisational change.

o Keep up to date with VAT guidance and ensure VAT is reclaimed through correct coding.

o Ensure that all information and returns are produced in line with the Trusts Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions.

o Assist the HoFM in working with the Trusts Internal and External Auditors as and when required.

o Assisting the Financial Management Team in the annual budget setting process.

Resolve financial queries, by using own judgement and interpretation skills.

Assist the Deputy Divisional Finance Manager as and when required.

Report to the Divisional Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of budgets highlighting any significant movements.

Provide financial analysis through spreadsheets, databases, and the ledger report writer to meet the needs of the Divisional Finance Managers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT Member/Degree/CCAB

IT Skills

Essential

• Extensive experience in using all Microsoft office programmes.
• Able to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
• Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems

Desirable

• SQL
• Power BI

Experiance

Essential

• Experience of working within a finance department
• Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Management accounts department
• Experience of training others

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience of communicating financial matters with non-finance professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Fusion house/Agile

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, manage, motivate and support the administrative, secretarial and reception team and liaise with HR specialists as required

Oversee recruitment, supervision, training and performance management

Provide visible leadership and effective support to staff, resolving issues promptly

Arrange, chair and minute meetings as required

Promote a positive, collaborative working culture

Operational Oversight

Manage day to day operations to ensure efficient, high quality patient services

Oversee appointment and access systems

Support the management of clinical systems (TPP) and telephony system

Ensure smooth running of facilities, maintenance, security, health & safety and infection control

Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence

Patient Experience

Lead and manage patient complaints in line with NHS complaints procedure, significant events and incidents, patient feedback and patient reference group.

Lead Practice communications, including website, newsletters, social media, and the Practice leaflet.

Regulation, Compliance & Quality

Ensure compliance with CQC standards, NHS regulations, Practice policies and data protection requirements

Implement and review Practice policies and procedures

Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits and service development

Liaise with CQC, the PCN, ICS and NHS England as required

Finance & Resources

Process payments, raise invoices, support budget management and financial performance monitoring

Manage procurement of supplies and equipment, stock control and cost effective resource management

Communication and Collaboration

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Support effective communication across the Practice, including patient engagement

Review

This job description may be reviewed and updated to reflect the needs of the Practice.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

Essential

• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Understanding of governance, confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to lead change, improve processes and drive service development
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and service quality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS structures, primary care contracts and CQC standards
• Experience in staff training, development and performance management
• Experience supporting organisational change or service redesign
• Experience
• Essential
• Proven experience in a senior management or operational management role
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop teams
• Experience overseeing daily operations within a complex setting
• Experience in financial management and budgeting
• Confident using digital systems and data to support service delivery
• Experience working within governance, regulatory or compliance frameworks
• Desirable
• Experience in healthcare, NHS or public-sector environments
• Experience within general practice or primary care
• Familiarity with patient access/triage systems (e.g., Total Triage)
• Experience with performance reporting, audits or quality improvement
• Experience engaging with external partners and healthcare organisations

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GCSE Grade AC or equivalent in Maths and English
• Educated to diploma level or equivalent relevant management experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification (ILM, CMI or equivalent)
• Training or qualifications in healthcare management, HR or finance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Stonehill Medical Centre

Address

Stonehill Medical Centre

Piggott Street

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 9QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stonehillmedicalcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards
• ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable

• Evidence of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer
• To be able to show empathy and understanding.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• To work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of group work
• Working knowledge of Meditech system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for four Assistant Psychologists (Band 4) to join the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. As a service, we are committed to increasing representation within psychological professions, as well as improving access to psychological professions for those who are currently under-represented in clinical psychology. These posts are being advertised with external funding from Health Education England (HEE) to provide a paid opportunity for individuals from ethnic minority groups, socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or with caring responsibilities.

During the application process, you will be asked about how you meet the criteria stated above. We ask that you include a brief statement on this within your application, which will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

The posts will be offered on temporary, part-time contracts at approximately 0.5WTE for up to 7 months. At the point of recruitment, there may be some flexibility regarding part-time hours to support applicants who may be in other paid employment roles and/or have caring responsibilities although this cannot be guaranteed.

Each role will primarily be based at one of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites, which include St James’s University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital, and may require travel between hospital sites.

The roles will include undertaking clinical assessments and delivering short-term interventions with patients and/or staff within one of the specialist areas: Medicine, Neuropsychology, Staff Psychological Support, or Surgical and Rehabilitation psychology services. Duties will include administering and scoring psychological tests; co-facilitating groups; assessing participants enrolled in research studies; maintaining databases; collecting and analysing data; and assisting with writing papers and research proposals. This may include using Excel databases, undertaking systematic literature searches and retrieval, data entry and analysis using SPSS, and liaising with a range of professional groups. The appointees will be supervised by a clinical psychologist.

The successful candidates will gain a good understanding of the role of clinical psychologists within Clinical and Health Psychology, with opportunities to shadow and observe qualified clinical psychologists. They will receive regular supervision, training and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD). They will also be able to network with other Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement; there are also opportunities to attend weekly Special Interest Groups related to specific therapeutic models.

Please note that this advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient number of applications.

• Able to demonstrate meeting criteria for the Aspiring Clinical Psychologist scheme – posts are funded by HEE to provide paid opportunities for individuals from ethnic minority groups, socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or with caring responsibilities
• An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of working directly with service users in a health care or other relevant setting.
• High-level of developed communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate with service users, medical and nursing staff.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Please contact Dr Karen Hardwick, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, for informal queries regarding these posts at [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view applicant criteria

Desirable

• Please click apply to view applicant criteria

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view applicant criteria

Desirable

• Please click apply to view applicant criteria

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
• HCPC registered

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Be adaptable, competent and safe in the operation of a variety of specialist equipment.
• Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice. Provision of CPD portfolio and documented evidence to support ongoing self-development.
• Demonstrate empathy, tact and understanding of patient's clinical and emotional situation.
• Participate in / influence service development as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management across the learning disability and mental health service which will include in-patient, out-patient and community settings

Independently manage a designated caseload of patients with complex nutritional and clinical needs, prioritising workload according to clinical need, risk and service requirements

Work across the multi-disciplinary teams and organisational boundaries as required to support continuity and coordination of dietetic care

Provide specialist advice and education to service users, families/carers and health professionals

Support the effective and efficient use of dietetic resources in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures

Provide clinical/professional supervision and support to Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, students and other staff as appropriate to the service.

Where applicable, undertake line management responsibilities for Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and/or Band 5 Dietitians

Contribute to service planning, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development within the specialist area and wider dietetic service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration clinical dietetic experience relevant to the post
• Dietetic experience in at least one of the following areas, home enteral feeding, learning disabilities or mental health
• Evidence of effective working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Any experience of working with or supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions
• Teaching and training experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written skills
• Can confidently communicate with individuals and groups with varying communication needs relevant to the post
• Can competently use IT and technology appropriately: evidence base research, dietary analysis, electronic patient records, presentations, AI
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community locations to meet the operational needs of the service

Desirable

• Additional language skills relevant to the post/population of Bradford
• Possession of a full valid UK driving license with access to a car for business use (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Understanding of mental capacity and valid consent
• Competent in the core areas of dietetic practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• HCPC registered Dietitian
• Clinical Supervisory Skills course or equivalent experience
• Relevant specialist post-graduate training e.g. Mental health, learning disabilities, enteral feeding, behaviour change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Luke's Hospital/Community/Lynfield Mount Hospital

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the Virtual Services team and ensure good working relationships and systems with other agencies.

To use high level communication skills to provide and receive complex information.

To maintain a professional attitude at all times and develop the role of the staff to the highest professionalstandards.

Provide advice and information to staff ensuring consistent high standard of communication.

The post holder will be responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment that ensures that the educational professional and practise development needs of the staff are met. The role entails working across organisations and links with social services and Primary Care Teams and is key in working with family and carers to support the safe community-based care.

A full Driving license is essential for this post

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in an acute trust or community setting
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Experience of partaking in clinical audit and using outcome measures.
• Experience in policy development

Desirable

• Experience of project management

Skills

Essential

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• Clinical credibility
• Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
• Highly developed analytical and digital skills for complex situations requiring analysis
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult situations
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group regarding complex discharges
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
• Knowledge of Continuing Health Care
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff

Desirable

• Management Development Training

Other Requirements

Essential

• UK Driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration RN (Adult)
• Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent level of education or experience

Desirable

• Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
• Leadership or management development qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD96RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Postgraduate training courses

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body
• Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership
• Clinical educators course
• Bronze IQT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post Registration Experience
• Evidence of core rotations

Desirable

• Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties
• Experience in the relevant speciality
• Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant

Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy
• Ability to work autonomously within clinical area
• Effective communication skills
• Able to lead and participate in team working and training
• Able to be self-motivated
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
• Good presentation skills
• Proven organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
• Able to lead and motivate others within the team
• Physically fit and able to manually handle loads, including therapeutic handling, throughout most of the day
• Competency in report writing Ability to comprehend and work in accordance with the health board's Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, in order to meet the differing needs of patients
• Knowledge and skills of risk assessment

Desirable

• Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice
• Able to run courses-internal/external
• Good teaching and supervisory skills
• Ability to create presentations
• Research skills
• Coaching skills
• PDR training

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of complex conditions
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying complex pathology
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Good understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use Broad understanding of BCUHB policies and procedures Disability awareness.
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Good understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use
• Broad understanding of BCUHB policies and procedures
• Disability awareness.

personal qualities

Essential

• Physically fit to comply with the health board's Manual Handling Guidelines
• Able to work at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day
• Able to meet the 7 day job planning and delivery requirements of the post
• Able to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master level or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Highly developed specialist knowledge in programme development / management
• Professional management training / qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification eg Prince 2 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use IT packages - Microsoft Office
• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of financial and staff management
• Understanding of working with confidential information
• An awareness of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• An awareness of project management approaches

Desirable

• A knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• A knowledge of project management approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a senior/corporate level within the NHS
• Demonstrable experience in leading, motivating and managing teams
• Significant experience of communicating and working with staff at all levels
• Experience of budget and staff management
• Experience of managing competing priorities
• Experience of change management / service redesign /programme management at scale

Desirable

• Experience of managing and successfully delivering a Programme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Antenatal clinic

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Psychology Degree or similar
• A qualification or substantial experience in professional clinical supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions such as computerised CBT and guided self-help and group psycho-education
• Talking Therapies accredited postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT

Desirable

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health and physical health problems
• Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions (LTC) (low intensity) qualified

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Leadership / management skills or pre requisites/interest in developing these
• Experience of supervising, guiding or mentoring others within a therapeutic setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Talking Therapies - Central

Roche

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent (A-C) including Maths and English
• CLAIT/ECDL/NVQ 2 or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in business admin or equivalent qualification or experience
• Administrative Experience of working in a complex and busy office environment
• Previous Team administrative experience

Desirable

• OCR Level 3 Text Processing or equivalent
• OCR Level 3 Audio Typing or equivalent
• Record Keeping
• Data - Protection / Information Governance

Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Experience in using NHS software packages i.e. RiO
• Previous NHS or Local Authority experience

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Understanding of Children's Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Launceston Family Hub

Coronation Park

Launceston

PL15 9DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and additional information.

Person Specification

Skills and aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to work autonomously

Education/qualifications and relevant experience

Essential

• Current professional registration with NMC/HCPC
• Substantial post qualifying clinical experience
• Experience of mentoring, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House,

Beacon Technology Park, Dunmere Road,

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education/Quailification

Essential

• Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
• Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to use persuasive, motivational and reassurance strategies to build rapport and engage patients in activities
• Personal practical or creative skills eg. craft, music, art, cookery,physical activities
• Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to be flexible and respond to changing environment and patient' needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fletcher Ward

Bodmin Hospital

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• First degree in Psychology
• Eligible for, or committed to achieving on appointment, registration as a CAP on the BPS Register
• Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
• Recognise and accommodate sensory impairments during all communications and the use of personal communication aids

Knowlege and abilities

Essential

• Understand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
• Maintain and implement knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice through appropriate continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Launceston Children's Centre

Coronation Park

Launceston

PL15 9DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)